John Wayne and John Houston didn't see eye to eye on "The Barbarian and the Geisha," and Wayne had the last word on this East meets West saga. After everything that Huston had done to make the film work, Wayne undid it during post-production. The big question is why did the two men who ultimately wound up hating each other would such a historical period piece. Wayne is miscast as America's first consul to Japan, and he looks entirely out of place in this dull and loquacious saga. If you're interested in history, "The Barbarian and the Geisha" might be your cup of tea. This is one movie that most Wayne fans can live their entire lives and never see and never miss anything. Inferior from start to finish.
Review of The Barbarian and the Geisha
